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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grendel say his mother smells of in Chapter 2?
(a) Roses.
(b) Pig and fish.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Oats and honey.

2. Where are criminals sent to live?
(a) An island.
(b) A cave.
(c) The forest.
(d) The mountains.

3. How many men does Grendel kill on his first raid?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

4. In Chapter 7, what is Wealtheow's hair color described as?
(a) Brunette.
(b) Black.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Copper-red.

5. How many days after their first meeting does Unferth seek out Grendel's cave?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language do the men speak in Chapter 2?

2. Who is the woman that Grendel killed long ago?

3. What does Grendel ultimately do to the outlawed men?

4. What does Grendel do to Hrothgar's guard that attacks him in Chapter 6?

5. Grendel claims he is the disfigured son of what in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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